About Us
NDA Exam 2024 is an examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) twice a year for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC).
National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla, Pune is a Defence Training Institute which imparts basic training for all the three services of Indian Defence – Army, Air Force and Navy. Indians who intend to join Defense Forces can join NDA after 12th. To get into NDA, a Three Stage selection procedure is followed, i.e. Written Exam, Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview and Medical Examination.
The selected candidates then go through rigorous training for 3 years culminating in graduation with BA/BSc or BCs (Computer Science) degree from JNU, Delhi & apart from this, the candidates are also trained in outdoor skills, like PT, drills and games.
The emphasis in NDA is on character building, mental and physical robustness, leadership and a sense of keen observation for leading the troops in the battle field.
Eligibility Criteria
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Nationality
> Citizen of India
> or Subject of Nepal -
Age - only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 02nd July, 2005 and not later than 1 st July, 2008 are eligible.
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Educational Qualification – 12th passed
> Army Wing – Any Stream
> Air Force Wing & Navy Wing – PCM (Mandatory). - Physical Standards
Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2024 as per guidelines given in Appendix-IV.
NOTE – Candidate is not allowed to marry until he/she finishes his/her Training.
Exam Pattern
- Stage 1 – NDA Entrance Examination
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SUBJECTS |
CODE |
DURATION |
MAX. MARKS |
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Mathematics |
01 |
2.5 hrs |
300 |
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General Aptitude |
02 |
2.5 hrs |
600 |
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TOTAL MARKS |
900 |
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NOTE - There is Negative marking for wrong answers.
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Stage 2 - SSB Interview – 5 days
> Day 1 – Screening Tests : Intelligence Rating Test & Picture Perception Test.
> Day 2 – Psychological Tests.
> Day 3 – Group Activities & Tasks.
> Day 4 – Group Activities & Tasks.
> Day 5 – Interview. - Stage 3 - Medical Examination
Vacancies
The approximate number of vacancies to be filled on the results of this examination will be as under :
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NATIONAL |
AIR FORCE |
(i) Flying – 92 (including 02 |
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NAVY |
42 (including 06 for Female candidates) |
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ARMY |
208 (including 10 for Female Candidates) |
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NAVAL ACADEMY (10 + 2 Cadet Entry Scheme) |
34 (including 05 for Female Candidates) |
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TOTAL |
404 |
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Note - Vacancies are provisional and may be changed depending on the availability of training capacity of National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy.
How to Apply
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The Candidate must apply Online by registering on the website.
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Register first at One Time Registration (OTR) platform. If already registered, then login using the same details & fill the form.
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In case, the candidate after registration of OTR applies for the first time in this examination; last date of modification of OTR would be 11.06.2024.
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The Online Applications can be filled upto 04.06.2024 till 6:00 PM.
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Registration Fee – Rs 100/
Note - Candidates belonging to SC/ST, female candidates, wards of JCOs/NCOs/Ors are exempted to pay this fee & they should provide proof for exemption.
Important Dates
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EVENTS |
DATES |
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Applications OPEN |
YES |
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Applications CLOSE |
04.06.2024 at |
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Date of Examination |
1st Sep 2024 |
NOTE - Candidate must keep themselves updated from the respective website.
